DIY Colorado Elk Hunting - Hunting Ranch with Beautiful Log Home

Mountain Ranch in Paonia, CO - Recreation, Hunting, High-Speed Fiber Internet

Seclusion, privacy, access to the mountains, and great hunting but only 10 minutes to town! Please the hunter and their partner looking for a relaxing Colorado getaway. We have the perfect combination of assets to make both people happy, with outstanding views, a gorgeous home, acres of beautiful mountain land, excellent hunting, National Forest access out the back door, a year-round creek, and only 10 minutes from town!

Assets Include:

• 387 total acres - approximately 50 irrigated acres
• Beautiful 2,100 square-foot custom log home - 3 BR, 2 BA
• 880-square-foot caretakers home
• Historic log settler’s cabin
• Borders National Forest, BLM lands
• Excellent Deer & Elk hunting with GMU 53 tags
• Paved Year-Round Access
• 9 minutes to Paonia, CO
• High-speed fiber internet, natural gas
• Year-round creek close to the house

The Hunt

This ranch offers excellent hunting for trophy Bulls, Savvy hunters know that GMU 53 produces some of the biggest in CO, and this ranch is ideally located. The elk come down from the high country during the late season and will winter on the ranch giving you a great opportunity to harvest a trophy bull.

Your hunt will be completely self-guided.

2025 Hunt Dates, Prices, and Minimums

Week 1 Archery - Sep 2 - 7 - $2320 - Minimum of 3 Hunters

Week 2 Archery - Sep 9 - 14 - $2610 - Minimum of 3 Hunters (Booked)

Week 3 Archery - Sep 16 - 21 - $2890 - Minimum of 3 Hunters

Week 4 Archery - Sep 23 - 30 - $3185 - Minimum of 4 Hunters (Booked)

Week 1 Rifle - Oct 15 - 19 - $3475 - Minimum of 3 Hunters

Week 2 Rifle - Oct 25 - Nov 2 - $3765 - Minimum of 4 Hunters (Booked)

Week 3 Rifle - Nov 8 - 16 - $4055 - Minimum of 4 Hunters

Week 4 Rifle - Nov 19 - 23 - $4345 - Minimum of 2 Hunters

Ask about group rates

Base Price is for the 1st week of Archery Season. Book other weeks for an Additional Fee

Additional Fees Apply if looking to add on a Bear Tag.

$100 Opportunity Fee to the Owner.

$500 Fee if Successful.

Be sure to discuss with booking agent before adding on a Bear tag.

Note*

When you select a hunt with Dorado Elk Lodge, the 50% deposit is Non-Refundable in accordance with Dorado Elk Lodge's cancellation policy.

Your deposit may be applied towards rescheduling a future trip, and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.